| ZIP Code | 05650 |
|---|---|
| City | East Calais |
| State | Vermont (VT) |
| County | Washington County |
| Area Code | 802 |
| Elevation | 1,277 ft |
| Latitude | 44.400382 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -72.438165 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 50023 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.4 yrs ↓ 9% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.40 |
| Below Poverty | 5.1% ▼ 49% below avg |
| College Grads | 55.7% ▲ 44% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.0% ▼ 59% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 3 (0.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 123 (21.5%) |
| Some College | 48 (8.4%) |
| Associates | 80 (14%) |
| Bachelors | 47 (8.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 272 (47.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $94,063 ▲ 23% above avg ↑ 45% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $325,600 ▲ 17% above avg ↑ 16% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,500/mo ↑ 56% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 563 |
| Vacant Units | 212 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.40 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 563 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 212 |
| Owner Occupied | 88.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 11.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.40 |
ZIP code 05650 is located in East Calais, Vermont, within Washington County. With a population of 842, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 43.4 years. Economically, 05650 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $94,063 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 05650 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $325,600 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,500 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 88.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 16% since 2019.
The population of 05650 is primarily White (87.41%). Residents are well-educated — 55.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.1%. Household income has grown by 45% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 05650 stands at 2.0%, which is well below the national average. About 16% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 82%.
Overall, ZIP code 05650 in East Calais, VT is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 842 residents, a median household income of $94,063, and a median home value of $325,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Vermont.